High Queen Podcast

ACOSF 12-28 | From Planks to Power Plays

We’re diving into A Court of Silver Flames chapters 12-28: it’s giving training, tension, and a lot of unresolved feelings. What starts as another reluctant training session turns into a bargain: one hour in the ring for a favor from Cassian. And while Nesta may not want to admit it… she might want him. We get small steps forward—Nesta choosing to return to training, a potential friendship starting with Gwyn, and even a moment of kindness in the library. But old wounds reopen, and Nesta spirals—lashing out, saying things she doesn’t mean, and proving that healing isn’t linear. Meanwhile, Eris brings warnings of war, the human queens are making dangerous moves, and we’re introduced to the Dread Trove—ancient, powerful objects tied to the Cauldron itself. And thanks to a major reveal… the search for them just got a lot more complicated. This episode has everything: slow-burn tension, emotional whiplash, political chaos, and a few HOT moments that had us all screaming. Grab your books, beverage, and bestie… this one’s a mix of growth, setbacks, and tension that just keeps building!

ACOSF 1-11 | Therapy, Cassian Style

It's time for our final ACOTA book (for now, hehe), A Court of Silver Flames! We're covering the prologue through chapter 11 today, where we end up early, nine months after the war, to find Nesta at her lowest. Isolated, self-destructive, and drowning in grief, she’s cut herself off from everyone—including the Inner Circle. But when Feyre finally intervenes, Nesta is given an ultimatum: change, or be sent away. What follows is the beginning of a brutal new routine—training with Cassian, working in the library, and surviving life in the House of Wind (and yes… the 10,000 steps). As tensions rise, we see just how deep Nesta’s self-hatred runs, how her trauma continues to shape her choices, and how her dynamic with Cassian simmers with equal parts resentment and undeniable tension. Meanwhile, across Prythian and the human lands, a new threat begins to emerge. Alliances are shifting, enemies are rising, and a dangerous power is quietly gathering strength. From forced proximity and sharp-tongued banter to quiet moments of empathy in the library, this episode lays the foundation for Nesta’s journey—one that begins not with strength, but with survival. So grab your book, beverage, and bestie, and let's dive into this brand-new story!

ACOFAS 16-28 | Bat Boys, Bad Decisions & Baby Fever

Solstice has arrived… and with it, chaos, gifts, and just a little emotional damage. In chapters 16-28 of A Court of Frost and Starlight, we’re diving headfirst into celebrations with the Inner Circle—complete with snowball fights, one very iconic holiday dinner, and the ultimate gift between mates! On the surface, it’s everything we wanted. But underneath? Things are shifting. Between heartfelt gifts, long-awaited POVs (*cough Nesta*), and a Solstice that doesn’t quite go as smoothly as hoped, this episode balances warmth with the reality that healing isn’t linear—and some wounds are far from closed. As our Solstice gift to you, we’re dropping all of ACOFAS this NOW—because honestly, this story is best experienced all at once.

ACOFAS 1-15 | Healing, Heartache, & Holiday Prep

It’s officially Winter Solstice season in Prythian… and for the first time in a long time, things are quiet, normal. In chapters 1-15 of A Court of Frost and Starlight, we trade battlefield chaos for something softer—snow-dusted streets, last-minute shopping, and the Inner Circle attempting to settle into a new normal after the war. But don’t get too comfortable. We’re diving into multiple POVs , checking in on where everyone has landed post-war, and unpacking the tension simmering just beneath all the holiday cheer. From cozy decorating moments and chaotic gift shopping… to awkward dinners, strained relationships, and a certain visit to the Spring Court that reminds us not everything can be fixed overnight—this episode sets the stage for a very different kind of story. Consider this our Solstice gift to you: we’re dropping all of ACOFAS NOW! Grab some cocoa, settle in, and let’s discuss all of this quant little novella.

ACOWAR 66-82 | Victory… at What Cost?

The final battle is here… and it changes everything. All of Prythian—and beyond—collides in one devastating, chaotic, unforgettable fight. Long-awaited allies arrive, secrets are revealed, and the full power of the Cauldron is finally unleashed. But victory doesn’t come without sacrifice. Lives are lost. Goodbyes are said. And in the end… one choice will determine the fate of everything—and everyone—we’ve come to love. This episode has it all: epic battles, shocking twists, emotional reunions, and moments that completely shattered us (yes… we’re still recovering). Grab your books, your beverage, and your bestie… because we are saying goodbye to A Court of Wings and Ruin !